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Stephen RICHTER Obituary
RICHTER,
Stephen Thomas
May 5, 1943-
October 17, 2016
Stephen Thomas Richter passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2016 after experiencing life to the fullest His Way. Steve inspired us all with his love, generosity, creativity, and problem solving prowess. Steve was born in Spokane, WA in 1943 where he discovered his love for skiing at Mount Spokane at the age of 14. His family moved West where he graduated from Edmonds High School in 1961. Steve joined the US Forest Service and attended Everett Junior College. He worked at Mount Pilchuck Ski Area as a lift and rope-tow operator while he honed his skiing technique. He was tapped to join the elite and prestigious US Alpine Demonstration Team...an honor only offered to the best skiers in America. He was drafted and proudly enlisted in the National Guard. Steve then formed Heather Recreation Group which managed the operation of Mount Pilchuck Ski Area in the 1970's. They also managed operations at Ballinger Golf Course where Steve learned his zeal for Golf. After Pilchuck shut down, Steve, Jan Searle, and Randy Wicklund started Crystalite in the early 1980's. Crystalite became Steve's passion and allowed him a conduit to utilize his ingenuity to design, build, and patent the best skylights, sunrooms, and railings on the market. He retired from Crystalite in 2015. Steve loved Skiing, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, and Inventing Things. Steve is survived by his wife, Victoria Richter and her children Sheldon Cross and family, Spencer Cross and family, and Desiree Cross; mother, Signe Richter; sisters, Janine Richter and family, Gayle Weythman and family; nephew, Brett Barrett and family. Steve was preceded in death by his mom (Jane "Teddy" Richter), dad (Hugh Richter), and sister (Karen). A Celebration of Steve's life will be held from 3pm to 6pm, November 13th at Everett Golf & Country Club, 1500 52nd Street SE, Everett, WA. 98203.
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Virginia Larson
October 30, 2019
I can't remember Steve with out remembering my brother john and savage. Lots of schemes and dreams.pilchuck had a real chance with steve at the Helm. My brother john in the ski shop and savage making sure that we bendz knees. Steve was a business when needed but had a. Genuine kindness and interest in those he meet in his travels.like my brother their was always a better way of doing a project we will miss him and his smooth turns on the hill david and ginny larson also bob and bill hurt
The Crew at Bud Barton's Glass
November 22, 2016
Richter Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
pete krausz
November 6, 2016
Our love and prayers go out to Carol and Vicki and all who loved Steve. He was kind and always looking out for us. Pete was his first employee at Crystalite and is still working there. He was good to our son Eric in so many ways...we Cherished our friendship with Steve. What an amazing man, who lived a great, full life and is now be rewarded by God. Love you Steve, Pete & Kathie Krausz
Mark warfield
November 3, 2016
So sorry to read about Steve the other day.We were friends and neighbors f to Janine and Steve. Steve was 3 yrs older than Janine and I. Teri Alexander, Scott Wilson, and Janine and I walked to and from
school together when we were younger.
Steve was probably 5th or 6th grade when he fashioned a motorized go cart using an old lawn mower motor to propell it. Quite impressive to the neighborhood kids. This ingenuity and mechanical ability helped him in his endeavors throughout his life
Great to learn Steve had such a rewarding life. Thinking of Janine & Family
Judi Lappano (Wilson)
November 2, 2016
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the whole Family. I knew the Richter's when they lived in Spokane on the corner of Bemis and Bismark Streets...Many happy memories between our two Families. So very sorry for your loss.
Judi Klug
November 2, 2016
Vic,
I'm so glad I got to be with you two in Arizona! It was a wonderful time and I shall remember your bright, funny, loving Steve. We will see him again soon and never shed another tear! Praise the Lord!!!
November 1, 2016
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Stephen T. Richter for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.
Heather Hem
October 31, 2016
An honor and a pleasure to have known you Steve. Prayers to the family.
Craig Cardinal
October 31, 2016
Steve is loved by myself and others that know him. He will not be forgotten and will always be an inspiration.
Priscilla Retzafff
October 31, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Steve. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
joy grennan
October 31, 2016
Such a great loss for you, Victoria, and for your family. My sincere sympathy and prayers.
October 31, 2016
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In peace.
October 30, 2016
The years have gone by and i lost connection with Steve since pilchuck days , My brother John Larson , George Savage and Steve spent many a memory filled evening sipping wines in the Pilchuck ski Shop . Always excited about what could be , a dreamer who combined hard work and a great personality to enlist a team around him to make anything work Steve was just like my brother they shared a talent that as a younger brother was great to be around , He was the chief ORBIOT . as savage would designate him . I hope their is deep powder for him in heaven . BEND Z KNEES!! We will miss you David Larson
Robin Reinig
October 30, 2016
I had the privilege of knowing Steve since the beginning days of Crystalite when he and Randy and Jan put in incredible effort to grow a successful company. Steve always inspired me to bring my best to the conversation and I respected his intelligence, insights and integrity. He will be missed.
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